National Egg Salad Sandwich Day

National Egg Salad Sandwich Day celebrates the humble egg salad sandwich, a simple meal made with chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and seasonings. It is observed the day after Easter, making it a convenient opportunity to enjoy leftover eggs from the holiday. A Facebook page dedicated to the observance describes it as a non-denominational festive event.

Egg salad sandwiches have been appearing in American food writing for well over a century. The earliest recipe located by Rooted in Foods dates to an 1891 article describing hard-boiled eggs chopped and placed between bread and butter, while a 1899 newspaper menu included egg salad. The holiday’s listed founder is Dave Zehner.

How to Observe National Egg Salad Sandwich Day

Celebrate by making and enjoying an egg salad sandwich. Chop hard-boiled eggs and mix them with mayonnaise and your preferred seasonings, then serve the filling between slices of bread. You can also add ingredients such as celery, onions, pickles, herbs, or mustard. If using leftover Easter eggs, choose only eggs decorated with food-safe materials, and discard any that are cracked or have been at room temperature for more than two hours.

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